Monday, October 3, 2011

The Wedge


This is the first painting that entered my subconscious and haunted my sleep.  The night I started painting this piece I had a dream I was trying frantically to seek shelter from a looming tornado...okay, so maybe it was more of a nightmare:)

This is the second painting in my skyscape series inspired by one of the storm chasing logs from my cousin and meteorologist, Brad Nelson.  To learn more about this wedge tornado from 2010 near Bowdle, South Dakota go to Eye on the Twister!  I continue to be drawn to the dynamic movement of the clouds fueling the storm and the abstract forms they create.    


Oil on cradled canvas panel, 16 x 20 in